CROSS-DOCKING
Last Mile Logistics and Cross Docking Solutions is a logistics strategy used in supply chain management and distribution. It involves directly transferring goods from inbound transportation vehicles, such as trucks or containers, to outbound vehicles with little or no intermediate storage or handling.
In a traditional warehousing system, we receive incoming goods, store them, and then pick and pack them for outbound shipments. This process involves multiple steps, storage space, and additional handling, which can increase costs and introduce potential delays. Last Mile Cross docking Solutions aims to streamline this process by reducing the time goods spend in the warehouse.
The cross docking process typically involves the following steps:
- Receiving:
A cross docking facility receives inbound shipments.. These shipments can contain products from multiple suppliers or manufacturers. - Sorting and staging:
We sort products based on their intended outbound shipments and stage them in designated areas of the cross docking facility.. - Transferring:
Once sorting is complete, we transfer the products directly from the receiving dock to the outbound dock without placing them in storage. - Outbound shipment:
We load the products onto outbound vehicles, such as trucks or trailers, for immediate delivery to their destinations.
Last Mile Cross docking Solutions Offers Several Advantages, Including:
- Faster product distribution:
By eliminating the need for intermediate storage, cross docking reduces handling time and allows products to reach customers more quickly. - Cost savings:
With reduced storage requirements and handling, cross docking can lead to cost savings in terms of warehousing space, labor, and inventory management. - Improved inventory control:
Cross docking can help optimize inventory levels by facilitating a just-in-time (JIT) approach. And your Goods can received and shipped out more efficiently, reducing the need for excess inventory. - Reduced risk of product damage or obsolescence:
Since products spend less time in storage, there is a lower risk of damage, spoilage, or becoming obsolete.
Cross docking Solutions in Calgary AB
Cross docking solutions are ideal for industries that require fast product movement. These are commonly used in retail, perishable goods, and e-commerce industries. These operations depend on efficient coordination, real-time inventory tracking, and clear communication between suppliers, distributors, and transport providers.
We can handle urgent requests. If your second truck is delayed, so you can use our spacious holding area for short-term storage, and ensuring no disruption to your supply chain.
Cross docking also helps reduce a supply chain’s carbon footprint. It minimizes energy use for transportation inside and outside the warehouse, making supply chains more eco-friendly.
In Industries with time-sensitive deliveries, such as food & beverage and pharmaceuticals, and rely on cross docking. Perishable items and temperature-sensitive products, like medications, need fast and controlled deliveries.
To implement cross docking, we use a docking terminal in a warehouse. We receive incoming goods, sort them, and prepare them for outbound shipping. All Products are removed from pallets and transported via forklift or conveyor to delivery vehicles
Contact Us
Are you ready to streamline your logistics and boost efficiency? Partner with a reliable 3PL service provider today and take your business to the next level! Contact us Last Mile Logistics to explore customized logistics solutions that fit your needs.
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Our locations
WAREHOUSE: 5920 40 St SE, Calgary, AB T2C 5G1, Canada
